Clinical RN – Pain Management (Full-Time)

RiverView Health•Crookston, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

RiverView Health is hiring a Clinical RN to provide professional nursing care and clinical support to the Pain Management Physician and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an outpatient clinic setting. The RN supports safe, efficient, patient-centered care for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain and other conditions treated by Pain Management providers. The role collaborates with providers and other healthcare team members to coordinate high-quality care across RiverView’s Crookston and East Grand Forks clinics; travel between locations is required. The position is 0.9 FTE, or 72 hours per two-week pay period, and includes a weekend schedule every 12th weekend. The hourly salary range is $31.50–$40.75, based on experience. RiverView Health is a community-owned, membership-based nonprofit organization formed in 1898 and the sole community hospital in Crookston, Minnesota. Its services include a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center, RiverView Home Care, and five primary care and specialty clinics. RiverView describes its work environment as friendly and team-oriented and offers professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Current State of Minnesota RN license.
Obtain State of North Dakota RN licensure within four months of hire.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification, or obtain certification within four months of hire; training will be provided if needed.
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification, or complete training within the first year if not already certified.
Ability to work professionally and compassionately with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
Strong communication, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of chronic and acute pain-management principles.
Understanding of controlled-medication workflows and the RN’s role in those workflows.
Strong patient-education and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy outpatient clinical environment.
Strong attention to detail and documentation.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients experiencing complex chronic conditions.
Ability to work effectively as part of a Physician/APP/RN interdisciplinary team.
Ability to work the stated weekend schedule (every 12th weekend).

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of clinic experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered nursing care through assessment, monitoring, and implementation of individualized plans of care.
Support physicians and APPs with clinic visits, examinations, treatments, and efficient patient flow.
Assist with pain management procedures, including patient preparation, clinical support, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
Triage patients by phone, electronic messaging, and in person, escalating concerns when appropriate.
Support safe medication management through medication reconciliation, refill coordination, patient education, and communication with providers.
Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, procedures, follow-up care, and health management.
Coordinate care with providers and other healthcare team members.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation of assessments, interventions, education, and patient communications in the electronic health record.
Promote quality and patient safety by following clinical standards, infection prevention practices, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with the care team, support patient flow, and help create a positive patient experience.